Introduction The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA or Kings Point) is a United States service academy in Kings Point, New York. It trains its midshipmen (as students at the academy are called) to serve as officers in the United States Merchant Marine, branches of the United States Armed Forces and the transportation industry. Midshipmen… Read More
Introduction The United States Coast Guard Academy (USCGA) is a service academy of the United States Coast Guard in New London, Connecticut. Founded in 1876, it is the smallest of the five US service academies and provides education to future Coast Guard officers in one of nine major fields of study. Students are officers-in-training and… Read More
Introduction The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) is a United States service academy in El Paso County, Colorado, immediately north of Colorado Springs. It educates cadets for service in the officer corps of the United States Air Force and United States Space Force. It is the youngest of the five service academies, having graduated… Read More
Introduction The United States Naval Academy (US Naval Academy, USNA, or Navy) is a federal service academy in Annapolis, Maryland. It was established on 10 October 1845 during the tenure of George Bancroft as Secretary of the Navy. The Naval Academy is the second oldest of the five US service academies and it educates midshipmen… Read More
Introduction Socialisation has always been one of the most important aspects of being a college student. First of all, it has a positive impact on mental health and well-being. Studies have shown that socialising and having a supportive network of friends can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, which are common issues for students. Also, college… Read More
Introduction Northwestern Preparatory School (NWPS) is a post-high school graduate preparatory school designed to prepare young men and women who aspire to attend United States federal service academies. It focuses on improving students’ standardised test taking skills through English, mathematics, science, and vocabulary study. Background Founded in 1915 in Mound, Minnesota. James Hoiby served as… Read More
Introduction The Military offers unique educational opportunities for students who plan to pursue a college degree. These options – service academies, senior military colleges and maritime academies – offer world-class education and a deeper understanding of military culture. In addition, these schools grant full tuition in exchange for a period of service commitment. Military schools… Read More
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